Skills for Preschool Teachers

by Beaty, Janice J.

• ISBN13: 9780131583788
• ISBN10: 0131583786
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Prentice Hall

Summary

Built around the 13 functional areas of the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, this book is packed with the information future teachers need, whether they will teach in a preschool, child care center, Head Start program, or pre-Kindergarten setting. All of the basic classroom skills are covered, bolstered by a theoretical background and accompanied by practical ideas for applying book concepts with young children and families.Topics emphasize ways to create a calm and happy classroom atmosphere, how to handle emergencies in a way that dissipates children's fears, strategies for supporting children's mental and emotional health, and ideas for helping children cope with traumas in their life. Includes discussions of new picture books; more than 200 children's books; computer programs that support text-recommended hands-on activities; cultural influences on children; and expanded discussion of the ways children make friends.For practicing teachers, administrators, or volunteers seeking CDA certification.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Maintaining a Safe Classroom

Maintaining a Healthy Classroom

Establishing a Learning Environment

Advancing Physical Skills

Advancing Cognitive Skills

Advancing Communication Skills

Advancing Creative Skills

Building a Positive Self-Concept

Promoting Social Skills

Providing Guidance

Promoting Family Involvement

Providing Program Management

Promoting Professionalism

Appendix A

Becoming a CDA: Child Development Associate

Appendix B

Teacher Skills Checklist for Infant and Toddler Programs

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